Doctor insights on:
Side Effects Of Orthotics Sweaty Feet

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Materials:
If you have sweaty feet then you can treat your sweaty feet. If you feel the material on the device is causing the sweaty feet there are more breathable topcovers that can be used.
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A orthotic is a small piece of medical equipment that braces a bone and/or joint, to keep it in a better position, either at rest, during activities, or both. Examples of orthotics are plastic ankle braces to aid recovery from an ankle sprain, arched insoles to support flat feet, ankle-foot braces to help kids with cerebral palsy walk better, etc...
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Yes:
Orthotics are primarily for comfort. If they hurt, they are not helping you. Some orthotics prescribed can make a condition worse such as if an orthotic with a high arch is given to a patient with a cavus foot.
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Smelly feet:
Sweaty and smelly feet often times go hand in hand. first wash your feet with special foot cleanser, spray your feet with anti-fungal sprays as well as your shoes.
use cotton socks when wearing shoes ( will help absorb sweat), and spray your shoes with anti-fungal spray as well.
Stay away from synthetic socks and shoes. make sure shoe is genuine leather.
antipersperant foot sprays can help as well
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Moisture and fungus:
Sweaty feet are conducive to fungal growth. Both moisture and fungus are essential for athletes foot. Unfortunately the causative fungi are normally present in the environment. See this site for more info.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/athletes-foot/ds00317.
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Not by itself:
not by itself but it certainly promotes the growth of the fungus that causes athletes foot. Try using an OTC antifungal powder like Tinactin (tolnaftate) or generics. The type of fungus that causes not by itself foot are called dermatophytes. You can google it.
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